HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, August 31, 2023

What Type of Single Family Home in Long Beach Makes the Best Investment?

Residential Long Beach investment properties are diverse. They can be single-family homes, multi-family properties like duplexes, small apartment buildings, or even condos and units in a larger community or building. Some of the most profitable investment properties are ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, August 17, 2023

What Safety Equipment is Needed in an Irvine Rental Home?

Safety must be a priority for you and your tenants when you’re renting out an Irvine home. No one likes to dwell on worst case scenarios, but a fire or a flood or an injury could happen at any moment, and when your tenants are prepared, there’s less risk to them and to yo...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, August 3, 2023

What Can You Do If a Scammer Advertises Your Rental Property in Long Beach, CA?

Imagine finding your Long Beach rental property listed on a site like Craigslist when you didn’t post it. There are the pictures you took. There is the description you wrote. Two things will be different: the contact information and the price. The price will likely be ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 20, 2023

Should My Tenants Be Responsible for Maintaining the Swimming Pool & The Yard?

How will you maintain the yard when you’re renting out a property in Irvine, Long Beach, or one of the surrounding communities? What about the pool? A lot of single-family homes in southern California are rented with a pool. You’ll need to maintain it, keep it clean, and ...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 6, 2023

Investing Money in your Irvine Rental Property is Worth It in the Long Term

Many investors spend a lot of time reviewing what they’re earning on their Irvine investment property. You also need to be focused on what you’re willing to spend. Investing money in your Irvine rental property is worth your resources. Not only will you protect th...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 22, 2023

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Long Beach Investment Property

Selling an investment property is sometimes necessary. Maybe you need some cash and you know the market will support the asking price you want – or an asking price that’s even higher. Perhaps you want to invest in something else. As Long Beach property managers, we�...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 8, 2023

Unexpected Costs Of Owning Rental Property In Irvine, CA

While renting a property in Irvine, California can be quite lucrative, it also comes with substantial investment costs and not all of these are easily apparent. The unexpected costs of owning rental property in Irvine can take novice landlords by surprise, impacting their ren...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, May 25, 2023

How to Avoid Security Deposit Disputes with Your Tenants in Long Beach

Handling the tenant security deposit at the end of a tenancy is a contentious task that may cause disputes and risk ending your professional relationship with tenants on a sour note. The security deposit protects landlords from potential damage to the property and other liabi...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, May 11, 2023

What Landlords In Irvine Need To Know About Tenant Retention

Tenant retention is inevitable for the growth of your rental business. It reduces the vacancy and turnover rates and unlocks the door to steady income for your retirement plan. Plus, it is easier to keep your existing renters than to look for new ones and fritter away your mo...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, April 27, 2023

How to Gain a Better Business Relationship with Your Tenants

With the growing rental competition in Irvine, you cannot risk your rental business by behaving unprofessionally with your tenants. If you want to retain them in the long run and generate high ROI, it is vital to keep your tenants happy and satisfied. A promising way to ensur...